AEROSPACE
EQUIPMENT FINANCING
Large-ticket financing for aerospace manufacturers investing in precision machinery, production capacity, automation, testing systems, and mission-critical equipment.
AEROSPACE EQUIPMENT FINANCING FOR PRODUCTION CAPACITY AND CONTRACT GROWTH
Aerospace manufacturers operate in an environment defined by exacting tolerances, rigorous quality requirements, long production cycles, and significant capital investment. Winning a new contract or increasing production often requires specialized machinery well before the related revenue is fully realized.
Wingspire Equipment Finance provides aerospace equipment financing for middle-market and private equity-backed companies across the U.S. and Canada. We structure capital for companies acquiring precision manufacturing equipment, expanding production capacity, modernizing facilities, or converting value in existing machinery into liquidity.
Our approach is designed around the broader business objective—not simply the purchase price of an individual asset. Financing can be aligned with production ramp-ups, customer programs, backlog, capital expenditure plans, and the company’s existing debt structure.
CAPITAL FOR NEW CONTRACTS AND PRODUCTION RAMP-UPS
Aerospace manufacturers may need to commit capital months before a new customer contract reaches full production. Machinery must be ordered, installed, tested, and integrated before it begins generating revenue.
Aerospace manufacturing equipment financing can help companies bridge that timing gap while preserving liquidity for raw materials, skilled labor, engineering, and other operating requirements. It may also support capacity expansion related to contract awards, increased backlog, supplier consolidation, or the introduction of new components and assemblies.
We work with manufacturers to understand how the equipment aligns with their customer contracts and production schedules. This allows us to develop a financing structure that reflects the scale and complexity of the asset investment, rather than treating it as a standard machinery purchase.
FINANCING FOR AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING
CNC Machines & Machining
Metal Forming & Fabrication
Composite Manufacturing
Inspection & Testing Equipment
Robotics & Automation Systems
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
AEROSPACE EQUIPMENT LOANS, LEASING AND STRUCTURED FINANCE OPTIONS
Large aerospace equipment transactions may involve multiple vendors, progress payments, installation schedules, mixed asset classes, or machinery located across several facilities. A customized financing structure can help align these investments with cash flow, equipment deployment, and broader balance sheet objectives.
We provide aerospace equipment financing for target transactions ranging from $5MM to over $100MM. Available structures may include:
- Capital Lease
- Operating Lease
- Fair Market Value (FMV)
- Equipment Finance Agreement (EFA)
- Sale-Leaseback
- Equipment Line of Credit
- Synthetic Lease
BORROWER PROFILE:
TRANSACTION SIZE
$5MM-$100MM+
CREDIT PROFILE
ANNUAL REVENUE
$100MM+
MINIMUM EBITDA
$10MM
NEED CAPITAL FOR YOUR NEXT AEROSPACE EQUIPMENT INVESTMENT?
Aerospace manufacturing requires a financing partner that understands specialized equipment, long procurement cycles, production ramp-ups, and the importance of execution.
We combine industry experience with deep lending capacity to support larger and more complex aerospace machinery transactions. Our flexible capital structures can help manufacturers acquire critical equipment, expand capacity, preserve liquidity, and achieve greater deal certainty than may be available through traditional lending channels.
Whether the need involves precision machinery, fabrication systems, testing technology, or a sale-leaseback of existing assets, our team can structure financing around the equipment and the company’s broader capital objectives.
CHOOSE WINGSPIRE EQUIPMENT FINANCE
A leading provider of large-ticket equipment finance solutions for aerospace manufacturers.
AN EXPERIENCED AND RELIABLE FINANCE TEAM
Work with a team that can navigate the complexities of big-ticket equipment deals and deliver reliable execution to ensure your transaction closes on schedule.
BACKED BY LARGE PERMANENT CAPITAL
Backed by Blue Owl Capital (NYSE: OWL), a leading asset manager with $315B+ AUM, we bring institutional capital strength and deal certainty to large deals.
FOCUSED ON LARGE-TICKET TRANSACTIONS
Our funding platform enables us to offer customized financing to companies that have large CapEx needs, for transactions from $5 million to over $100 million.
Proven Experience in AEROSPACE
Equipment Finance Transactions
ENGINE COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER
We funded a $24 million CapEx line for a sponsor-backed aircraft engine components manufacturer.
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TIER 1 AEROSPACE MANUFACTURER
We provided a CapEx line and sale-leaseback financing of over $12 million to a sponsor-backed specialized components builder.
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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURER
We provided a Capital Lease of over $2 million for a global high-precision alloy components builder.
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METAL COMPONENTS MANUFACTURER
We provided a credit facility of over $6 million to a aerospace manufacturer that builds complex assemblies.
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AEROSPACE FABRICATOR & ASSEMBLER
We provided a $1.6 million Capital Lease to a high-precision aerospace contract manufacturer.
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AEROSPACE EQUIPMENT FINANCING FAQS:
Aerospace equipment financing is a loan, lease, equipment finance agreement, or related structure used to acquire or refinance machinery employed in aerospace manufacturing and aviation services. It can support production expansion, new contract awards, facility modernization, automation, or liquidity needs tied to existing equipment.
Wingspire Equipment Finance can provide financing for all essential-use equipment related to aerospace manufacturing. Assets may include CNC machines, machining centers, lathes, fabrication equipment, autoclaves, composite manufacturing systems, robotics, coordinate measuring machines, inspection systems, testing equipment, and MRO machinery. Financing can cover individual assets or larger packages of production equipment.
Yes. A manufacturer may use equipment financing to acquire the machinery needed to increase capacity, launch a new component program, or fulfill a major customer award. The financing can be evaluated in the context of the company’s backlog, production schedule, and broader capital plan.
Yes. Aerospace manufacturers may be able to refinance recently acquired equipment and recover a portion of the cash already invested in those assets. This can improve liquidity following a major capital program while allowing the machinery to remain in production.
Yes. A structured equipment facility can include multiple machines, mixed asset types, phased deliveries, or equipment installed across several locations. This approach can simplify financing for broader production expansions and recurring capital expenditure programs.